A leading fireplace retailer for sale
Devon, UK
One of the West Country’s leading fireplace retailers, offering an extensive range of gas, electric & wood fires and stoves, together with fireplaces, surrounds and an installation service followed by ongoing servicing and repairs. The business operates from impressive premises with showrooms over two floors, together with rear delivery access directly into the stores via roller shutter doors and extensive parking. To the front there is free parking for customers, and the business benefits from a vast range of premium suppliers including Gazco, Stovax, Elgin & Hall, BFM, Westfire and many more. With loyal, dedicated and trained staff, this business has been owner-operated for over 30 years and is now being sold due to retirement.
The business operates from the outskirts of South Devon. These attractive premises are situated within a sought-after parade of shops. This area of Devon is highly desirable and is ideal for drawing trade from a large geographical area. Within walking distance are two railway stations and there is also a bus station nearby. To the front of the shop there is a large amount of free parking for customers. The city of Exeter is only 30 minutes away via the A380, providing access to the M5 motorway and Exeter Airport, and the city of Plymouth is also approximately 45 minutes away via the A38.
PREMISES COMPRISES
The premises are ideal and the showrooms are arranged over two floors together with a lower ground floor rear store with vehicle delivery entrance. The property benefits from roller shutter security doors and ample staff parking.
ENTRANCE
Entrance through a double-fronted shopfront and double doors to:
RETAIL AREA 1
8.78m x 4.34m
A beautifully displayed area which is fully carpeted, featuring various fires and fireplaces along the walls, together with a central island display. At the far end there is a desk and chair with a computer terminal and two comfortable seats for when negotiations and orders are taken. The lighting has recently been upgraded to low-energy LED, which displays the products very well.
Archway to:
RETAIL AREA 2
4.80m x 3.44m
Walking through from the main retail area does not disappoint, with even more displays including an oversized large TV screen with rolling promotional material and a further display of various fires and fireplaces. With spotlighting and wood-effect flooring, this is a lovely area for customers to browse.
CUSTOMER CLOAKROOM
With a WC and wash hand basin and, due to its size, it is also used for cleaning products and a vacuum cleaner.
Stairs to:
FIRST FLOOR
RETAIL AREA 3
4.91m x 3.29m
Another impressive showroom area with wood-effect flooring and an array of various fireplaces and hole-in-the-wall fires. At the far side of this room is an archway to:
KITCHEN
2.73m x 2.20m
A well-presented and fully equipped kitchen.
RETAIL AREA 4
5.05m x 2.10m
The final main retail area within the business, which again does not disappoint. It is professionally presented and provides a pleasant space for customers who wish to browse a selection of free-standing stoves and hole-in-the-wall fires. This area benefits from wood-effect flooring and downlighters.
BATHROOM
A fully functioning bathroom with a full-length bath and shower over, WC and wash hand basin.
OFFICE
4.90m x 2.53m
A bright and airy office with space for two office desks, chairs and filing storage, together with a built-in storage cupboard. At the far side there is a large window overlooking the front of the building. The office also houses a comprehensive CCTV camera system.
STORES / DELIVERY WAREHOUSE
6.37m x 5.15m
Accessed internally via a staircase from Retail Area 2. Before reaching the warehouse there is shelving for product catalogues and promotional material. The warehouse is spacious and would easily accommodate a vehicle. There is also a mezzanine storage area providing additional space for larger items.
BINS / CONTAINER
To the rear there is a large area solely for the use of the shops, and the business has two containers for rubbish, one for metals, one for general rubbish, together with an additional bin for cardboard.
PARKING
To the front of the shop there are plenty of free car parking spaces for customers, and to the rear there is additional staff parking and space for large vehicles.
VEHICLES
There are two vehicles owned by the business (Citroën Relay vans).
FIXTURES AND FITTINGS
All trade fixtures and fittings, excluding the vendor’s private inventory, will be included in the sale. A full inventory will be provided prior to exchange of contracts. All stock will be sold at valuation upon completion. No testing of these fixtures or any appliances has been undertaken by the agents, Ware Commercial.
SERVICES
Mains gas, electricity, water, broadband and drainage are all connected. No testing of these services has been undertaken by the agents, Ware Commercial.
BUSINESS RATES
Please make enquiries via the local valuation website (VOA) at www.voa.gov.uk. The property is currently fully exempt from business rates due to small business rates relief.
TENURE
Leasehold
With current rental of £8,580 per annum. The business benefits from a rolling lease which the incoming owner can choose to renew.
VIEWINGS.
All viewings and enquiries are to be made through the agents, Ware Commercial.
TEL. 01803 328880 or 01392 462266 Email. info@warecommercial.com www.warecommercial.com
Misrepresentation Act
Misrepresentation Act 1967. The Particulars are not considered a formal offer, they are for information only and give a general idea of the property. They are not to be taken as forming any part of a resulting contract nor be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. Whilst every care is taken in their preparation, no liability can be accepted for their accuracy. Intending purchasers must satisfy themselves by personal inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of these particulars.
A leading fireplace retailer for sale
Devon
£155,000Leasehold + SAVDevon, UK
One of the West Country’s leading fireplace retailers, offering an extensive range of gas, electric & wood fires and stoves, together with fireplaces, surrounds and an installation service followed by ongoing servicing and repairs. The business operates from impressive premises with showrooms over two floors, together with rear delivery access directly into the stores via roller shutter doors and extensive parking. To the front there is free parking for customers, and the business benefits from a vast range of premium suppliers including Gazco, Stovax, Elgin & Hall, BFM, Westfire and many more. With loyal, dedicated and trained staff, this business has been owner-operated for over 30 years and is now being sold due to retirement.
The business operates from the outskirts of South Devon. These attractive premises are situated within a sought-after parade of shops. This area of Devon is highly desirable and is ideal for drawing trade from a large geographical area. Within walking distance are two railway stations and there is also a bus station nearby. To the front of the shop there is a large amount of free parking for customers. The city of Exeter is only 30 minutes away via the A380, providing access to the M5 motorway and Exeter Airport, and the city of Plymouth is also approximately 45 minutes away via the A38.
PREMISES COMPRISES
The premises are ideal and the showrooms are arranged over two floors together with a lower ground floor rear store with vehicle delivery entrance. The property benefits from roller shutter security doors and ample staff parking.
ENTRANCE
Entrance through a double-fronted shopfront and double doors to:
RETAIL AREA 1
8.78m x 4.34m
A beautifully displayed area which is fully carpeted, featuring various fires and fireplaces along the walls, together with a central island display. At the far end there is a desk and chair with a computer terminal and two comfortable seats for when negotiations and orders are taken. The lighting has recently been upgraded to low-energy LED, which displays the products very well.
Archway to:
RETAIL AREA 2
4.80m x 3.44m
Walking through from the main retail area does not disappoint, with even more displays including an oversized large TV screen with rolling promotional material and a further display of various fires and fireplaces. With spotlighting and wood-effect flooring, this is a lovely area for customers to browse.
CUSTOMER CLOAKROOM
With a WC and wash hand basin and, due to its size, it is also used for cleaning products and a vacuum cleaner.
Stairs to:
FIRST FLOOR
RETAIL AREA 3
4.91m x 3.29m
Another impressive showroom area with wood-effect flooring and an array of various fireplaces and hole-in-the-wall fires. At the far side of this room is an archway to:
KITCHEN
2.73m x 2.20m
A well-presented and fully equipped kitchen.
RETAIL AREA 4
5.05m x 2.10m
The final main retail area within the business, which again does not disappoint. It is professionally presented and provides a pleasant space for customers who wish to browse a selection of free-standing stoves and hole-in-the-wall fires. This area benefits from wood-effect flooring and downlighters.
BATHROOM
A fully functioning bathroom with a full-length bath and shower over, WC and wash hand basin.
OFFICE
4.90m x 2.53m
A bright and airy office with space for two office desks, chairs and filing storage, together with a built-in storage cupboard. At the far side there is a large window overlooking the front of the building. The office also houses a comprehensive CCTV camera system.
STORES / DELIVERY WAREHOUSE
6.37m x 5.15m
Accessed internally via a staircase from Retail Area 2. Before reaching the warehouse there is shelving for product catalogues and promotional material. The warehouse is spacious and would easily accommodate a vehicle. There is also a mezzanine storage area providing additional space for larger items.
BINS / CONTAINER
To the rear there is a large area solely for the use of the shops, and the business has two containers for rubbish, one for metals, one for general rubbish, together with an additional bin for cardboard.
PARKING
To the front of the shop there are plenty of free car parking spaces for customers, and to the rear there is additional staff parking and space for large vehicles.
VEHICLES
There are two vehicles owned by the business (Citroën Relay vans).
FIXTURES AND FITTINGS
All trade fixtures and fittings, excluding the vendor’s private inventory, will be included in the sale. A full inventory will be provided prior to exchange of contracts. All stock will be sold at valuation upon completion. No testing of these fixtures or any appliances has been undertaken by the agents, Ware Commercial.
SERVICES
Mains gas, electricity, water, broadband and drainage are all connected. No testing of these services has been undertaken by the agents, Ware Commercial.
BUSINESS RATES
Please make enquiries via the local valuation website (VOA) at www.voa.gov.uk. The property is currently fully exempt from business rates due to small business rates relief.
TENURE
Leasehold
With current rental of £8,580 per annum. The business benefits from a rolling lease which the incoming owner can choose to renew.
VIEWINGS.
All viewings and enquiries are to be made through the agents, Ware Commercial.
TEL. 01803 328880 or 01392 462266 Email. info@warecommercial.com www.warecommercial.com
Misrepresentation Act 1967: The Particulars are not considered a formal offer, they are for information only and give a general idea of the property. They are not to be taken as forming any part of a resulting contract nor be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. Whilst every care is taken in their preparation, no liability can be accepted for their accuracy. Intending purchasers must satisfy themselves by personal inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of these particulars.